The story follows C.J. Nicholas (Jesse Metcalfe), an ambitious investigative reporter who suspects that District Attorney Mark Hunter (Michael Douglas) is corrupt. Hunter has an impeccable conviction record and is a frontrunner for governor, but C.J. believes he is planting forensic evidence to secure guilty verdicts.
(2009) is a crime thriller directed by Peter Hyams, starring Michael Douglas, Jesse Metcalfe, and Amber Tamblyn. It is a modern remake of the 1956 film noir of the same name directed by Fritz Lang. Core Premise & Plot Beyond a Reasonable Doubt (2009)
: It debuted in Spain in July 2009 and had a limited U.S. release on September 11, 2009. The story follows C
: The film received largely negative reviews, with a low rating on Rotten Tomatoes . Critics often called it an "uninspired retread" of the original and criticized the "absurd" double-twist ending. believes he is planting forensic evidence to secure
: The movie was shot primarily in Shreveport and Benton, Louisiana , including the historic Caddo Parish Courthouse. It was Hyams' first film shot entirely using digital equipment ( Red cameras ).